Russia–Ukraine War Takes New Shape as Surprise of Kursk Blitz Fades

Nine days into their surprise Kursk attack, Ukraine has claimed a 444-square mile swathe of Russian borderland.
Russia–Ukraine War Takes New Shape as Surprise of Kursk Blitz Fades
Fighters of Russian Volunteer Corps stand atop on an APC during press conference not far from the Ukraine's border with Russia in Sumy region, Ukraine, on May 24, 2023. Evgeniy Maloletka/AP Photo
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Throughout history, military commanders and observers have tried to see through the hazy layers of imperfect or outright false information and deception in the chaos of the battlefield—to see through the fog of war.

When Ukrainian forces launched their foray into Russia’s western Kursk region last week, they brought the fog of war with them. That fog still surrounds many questions as the cross-border assault stretches into its second week, but the haze is starting to clear.

Ryan Morgan
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Ryan Morgan is a reporter for The Epoch Times focusing on military and foreign affairs.
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